Monstrous Manual (2e)
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This book¸ the ACKS II Monstrous Manual¸ is a 432-page compendium of the creatures found in the worlds of ACKS II. To make the Monstrous Manual a bestiary like no other¸ we returned to the primordial source material of myth and legend and re-created all the classic fantasy creatures from the ground up. In the Monstrous Manual you get:
- More than 290 monster entries¸ each featuring a full-page description of the creature's game statistics¸ combat abilities¸ habitat¸ reproduction¸ and spoils.
- Monster creation rules that reveal how to create your own ACKS II monsters using the same mechanics that the designers used.
- Monster taming and training systems that take into account monster intelligence and attitude¸ training complexity¸ and more.
- Monstrous henchman rules that let you level up your monstrous companions into fearsome sidekicks and allies.
- Monster part mechanics that let adventurers collect furs¸ ivory¸ and even magical components from slain monsters.
- In-character commentary and lore from the sages and explorers of the Auran Empire campaign setting.
- And much¸ much more!
